New tool improves beekeepers' overwintering odds and bottom line

A new tool can predict the odds that honey bee colonies overwintered in cold storage will…

Coastal birds can weather the storm, but not the sea

Coastal birds survive because their populations can absorb impacts and recover quickly from hurricanes — even…

Scientists forecasted late May tornado outbreak nearly 4 weeks in advance

Scientists report that they accurately predicted the nation’s extensive tornado outbreak of late May 2019 nearly…

Interactions between bacteria and parasites

A team has completed the first study of the effects of a simultaneous infection with blood…

DNA 'origami' takes flight in emerging field of nano machines

‘DNA mechanotechnology’ is a new field to engineer DNA machines that generate, transmit and sense mechanical…

Prevalence of screening for social needs

A new study finds that most US physician practices and hospitals report screening patients for at…

Porcupinefish inspires sturdy superhydrophobic material

Nature has evolved a dazzling array of materials that help organisms thrive in diverse habitats. Sometimes,…

New hunt for dark matter

Dark matter is only known by its effect on massive astronomical bodies, but has yet to…

Using unconventional materials, like ice and eggshells, as scaffolds to grow tissues

Researchers explore recent efforts to use everyday materials like ice, paper, and spinach as tissue scaffolds.…

These pink sea urchins have teeth that sharpen themselves

Sea urchins have five teeth, each held by a separate jaw in a circular arrangement at…